ATLANTA (AP) – Sept. 1, 2010 – Georgia State University researchers have created an online calculator for small businesses interested in whether they qualify for tax credits under the new federal health care law.
The tool – the first of its kind – can be used by businesses in any state, including nonprofit agencies. Under the law, small businesses with fewer than 25 full-time employees making less than $50,000 could be eligible for tax credits to help cover the cost of insurance for workers.
The calculator was developed by Georgia State in conjunction with the Florida Public Health Institute and the Center for Mississippi Health Policy.
The calculator can be found online at: http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/3807.html
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Sept. 1, 2010 – Real-estate developer Lon Tabatchnik has ambitious plans for a $131 million, Margaritaville Resort on Hollywood beach that could create thousands of jobs. But with bank financing tight, he’s looking to a nontraditional source of funds: foreign investors who want to live in the United States. Continue reading ‘Florida developers look to foreign investors for funds’
You can’t sugar-coat last week’s housing reports, but they don’t necessarily foretell a “double-dip” recession in real estate. July Existing Homes Sales were off 27.2%, at an annual rate of 3.83 million, well below the expected 4.65 million rate. The months’ supply went from 8.9 to 12.5 and there was also a rise in inventories. The truth is, the expectation was a bit high. An annual rate below 4 million for July makes sense, given that the home buyer tax credit was slated to end in June.Getting an $8,000 check from the government certainly encouraged lots of people to move up their purchases. For the same reason, experts also predict weak August numbers, but after that, some feel existing home sales will start heading back to about 5.5 million units annually. For the year, inventories are down 2.0%, while the median price is UP 0.7%. Continue reading ‘Real Estate Week in Review, August 30, 2010′
NEW YORK – Aug. 31, 2010 – The seemingly endless run of bad housing news is discouraging some potential homebuyers from considering a purchase. But the truth is that the advantages of homeownership have very little to do with investment gains, and a lot to do with personal comfort and satisfaction. Continue reading ‘5 reasons homeownership trumps renting’
1. What is the status of “Hometown Democracy”?
The Florida Secretary of State certified “Hometown Democracy” for ballot placement on June 22nd, 2009. It will appear before the voters in 2010 as “Amendment 4.”
2. Was this expected?
Yes, we have been preparing for this development since 2007 and we are ready. Floridians for Smarter Growth (FSG) leads a diverse coalition in opposition to Amendment 4. Now that the amendment has been certified for the ballot, FSG is mobilizing this coalition for action. Continue reading ‘NO on AMENDMENT 4: FAQs’
Amendment 4—a statewide “Vote on Everything” initiative—is a grave threat to Florida’s future. This proposed re-write of the Florida Constitution will imperil Florida’s economy and unique quality-of-life. The amendment subverts a well established and democratic planning process while threatening Florida’s prospects for economic recovery. Continue reading ‘Amendment 4: Bad for Hometowns, Worse for Democracy’
Sarasota-Bradenton home prices hit a recession low in February 2009. Charlotte County-North Port prices hit their low a month later. But this summer’s price declines, including a double-digit July drop reported Tuesday, have market watchers wondering whether the worst is really over. Continue reading ‘Price swoon reignites regional housing debate’
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